Q:
Does the Vinyl Mate come with
instructions.
A:
Yes, the Vinyl Mate comes with complete
instructions on how to set the knife depth and knife pressure, and tells you how
to set up and cut your first part. There is also a troubleshooting guide
Q:
Will I have
to mill my table top in order to use the vinyl mate
A:
No, the Vinyl Mate will
cut on uneven surfaces provided that table is not drastically off level.
Q:
Is the vinyl
mate easy to set and use.
A:
Yes, After reading the instruction that comes with the Vinyl Mate you will be cutting vinyl in Minutes, its
that easy.
Q:
Do I have to
us the repositionable spray adhesive to hold down the vinyl.
A: No, you can tape one side of the vinyl then pull it tight and tape the opposite
side provided that you are laying the vinyl on a smooth piece of material. You may need to use a
higher z height when jogging in order to clear any slight bowing in the vinyl.
The repositionable adhesive is recommended because it assures that the vinyl
will lay flat and it makes it easier
to position the next piece of vinyl. The smooth material that you use to cut the
vinyl on can be used over and over again, when you need to cut wood or any other
material just simply remove it and store it where there's not to much dust.
Q:
How long
will a knifeblade last.
A: The life of a knife will depend on the quality of the blade and also the type of material that you are cutting. E.g. with a good quality knife, cutting standard 2 mil vinyl, the knife should cut approximately 600’of 15” vinyl or 80 hours of continuous cutting.
Q:
What speeds
can I cut at with the Vinyl Mate
A: Speed depends on what material you are cutting and how thick it is.
e.g. when cutting sandblast stencil speeds may be
slower than if you where cutting 2 mil vinyl. Generally you can use any speed that you are comfortable with .
Q:
Do I have to
adjust the vinyl mate each time I use it.
A:
No, once you have it set you rarely need to adjust it. The only time you will
have to readjust the vinyl mate is if you cutting a thicker material or changing
to a new, or different knifeblade. When you are finished cutting vinyl , just
leave the blade in the Vinyl Mate and
store it in the box it came in. The next time you need to cut vinyl just simply
insert it in the collet on you router, tighten and your ready to cut.
Q:
Can I use vinyl for different projects or is it used
strictly for signs
A: Vinyl has many different uses , the things you can do with it are endless, all you need is a Vinyl Mate, some vinyl and a little imagination.
If there are any more questions or concerns about the Vinyl Mate please email them to the address below.